Libraries Go Viral: A New Approach for a New Era
Looking for an upbeat session that will make you think? Join in to discover strategies that are ushering in a new era for libraries, rendering you and your library indispensable.
Presenters Valerie Gross and Christie Lassen of Howard County Library System (MD) will provide an overview of (1) Libraries = Education, the game-changing vision that will help you gain
the respect and funding you deserve; and (2) Choose Civility, an innovative community-wide partnership that will position your library as a catalyst and epicenter on a topic that is more
important than ever.
At the end of this presentation, you will understand how to:
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Use strategic vocabulary to convey your accurate value, increasing respect for librarians.
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Heighten your library’s visibility and stature with community members and funding sources.
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Connect your libraries to the community in unprecedented fashion.
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Build partnerships and take the lead on community-wide discussions.
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Develop strategies you can integrate immediately into your work.
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